Childhood and Education Journey of Shah Rukh Khan in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shah Rukh Khan. A timeline of key moments.

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor and film producer, often dubbed the "Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan." He boasts a filmography of over 100 films, earning a National Film Award and 15 Filmfare Awards. He's received prestigious honors from the Indian and French governments. Khan commands a massive fan base across Asia and within the global Indian diaspora, solidifying his status as one of the world's most successful film stars in terms of income.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1946: Father moved to Delhi

In 1946, Shah Rukh Khan's father, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan, moved to Delhi to study law at Delhi University.

1947: Father Forced to stay in Delhi due to partition

With the partition of India in 1947, Shah Rukh Khan's father was forced to stay in Delhi and did not return to Peshawar until many years later.

1959: Parents' Marriage

In 1959, Shah Rukh Khan's parents, Mir Taj Mohammed Khan and Lateef Fatima, were married.

1960: Birth of Sister

In 1960, Shahnaz Lalarukh, Shah Rukh Khan's older sister, was born.

November 1965: Birth in New Delhi

In November of 1965, Shah Rukh Khan was born into a Muslim family in New Delhi.

November 1965: Shah Rukh Khan's Birth

On November 2, 1965, Shah Rukh Khan, also known as SRK, was born in New Delhi, India. He is now a popular Indian actor and film producer, known for his work in Hindi cinema.

1981: Death of Father

In 1981, Shah Rukh Khan's father died of cancer, marking a significant loss in his life.

1985: Enrolled at Hansraj College

In 1985, Shah Rukh Khan enrolled at University of Delhi’s Hansraj College to earn his bachelor's degree in economics.

April 1991: Decision to Act in Films

In April 1991, Shah Rukh Khan decided to pursue a full-time acting career in Bollywood as a way to cope with his mother's death and moved from Delhi to Mumbai.

October 1991: Marriage to Gauri Chibber

In October 1991, Shah Rukh Khan married Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu, in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony after a six-year courtship.

1991: Death of Mother

In 1991, Shah Rukh Khan's mother died from complications of diabetes, leading him to take responsibility for his older sister.

1997: Birth of son Aryan

In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan had their first child, a son named Aryan.

2000: Birth of daughter Suhana

In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan had their second child, a daughter named Suhana.

December 2001: Suffering a Spinal Injury

In December 2001, Shah Rukh Khan suffered a spinal injury while performing an action sequence for Shakti: The Power.

June 2003: Resuming Shooting After Surgery

In June 2003, Shah Rukh Khan resumed shooting after undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery at Wellington Hospital, London.

December 2008: Shoulder Injury During Filming of Dulha Mil Gaya

In December 2008, Shah Rukh Khan injured his shoulder while filming a small role in Mudassar Aziz's Dulha Mil Gaya. He underwent physiotherapy but ultimately required arthroscopic surgery.

2008: Acquisition of Kolkata Knight Riders

In 2008, Shah Rukh Khan, in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, acquired ownership rights for the franchise representing Kolkata in the Twenty20 cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for US$75.09 million, and named the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

February 2009: Shoulder Surgery

In February 2009, Shah Rukh Khan underwent arthroscopic surgery to address the shoulder injury he sustained in December 2008 while filming Dulha Mil Gaya.

2009: Honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire

In 2009, Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary doctorate from The University of Bedfordshire.

2010: Khan's Paternal Family in Peshawar

As of 2010, Shah Rukh Khan's paternal family was still living in the Shah Wali Qataal area of Peshawar's Qissa Khwani Bazaar.

2012: Breaking the no-kissing rule

In 2012, Shah Rukh Khan broke his rule of not kissing his co-stars in films, after strong urging by Yash Chopra.

December 2013: Emotional impact of Swades

In December 2013, The Times of India reported that Shah Rukh Khan found filming 'Swades' such an emotionally overwhelming and life-changing experience that he had still not viewed the film.